MDC and MU Bradford Research Farm Present a Prescribed Burn Workshop for Landowners

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By James Jarman

Feb. 7, 2013
3:48 p.m.

MDC and MU Bradford Research Farm Present a Prescribed Burn Workshop for Landowners on Saturday, March 9th from 9 AM – 4:00 PM at the Bradford Research Farm east of Columbia, MO just off highway WW on Rangeline Road. Workshop Topics:

Safety, proper methods and techniques used for implementing controlled burns.

Use of prescribed fire as a tool for a variety of land management goals.

Burn equipment, how it is used and availability.

Developing burn plans.

Demonstration Burn: (If weather conditions are suitable)A demo burn is planned immediately following lunch. Missouri Department of Conservation staff will perform this prescribed burn. You will have an opportunity to observe. The workshop should conclude around 4:00 p.m. If demo burn is not possible, then the workshop will conclude at approximately noon.
Lunch will be Provided

You Must Register by Wednesday 6th For Reservations:Contact: John Knudsen (573) 815-7901 extension 3483If John does not answer, please leave a message, including name and number of people in your party and a phone number where you can be contacted. Sponsored by the University of Missouri, Bradford Research and Extension Center (BREC) and the Missouri Department of Conservation.